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ArticleFernando Mendoza Rose Bowl versus Alabama, Part XIV of Las Vegas Raiders’ Mendo...July 28, 2026

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he does a decent job buying some extra time by getting more depth on his drop without drifting too far out of the pocket... he throws off his back foot and does a good job of getting his hips into the throw to make sure there's enough velocity on the ball.

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Mendoza shows solid pocket management and mechanical footwork under duress.

Demonstrates pocket management and mechanical competency; buys extra time by getting more depth on his drop without drifting too far out of the pocket, throws off his back foot effectively, and gets his hips into the throw to maintain velocity and accuracy when delivering to receivers in the end zone.